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available to students through the recommendation of a career technical center director. The director will have the authority to approve one scholarship on an annual basis during the months of April and May of each year. In order to be eligible for consideration, students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better, complete the College’s Application for Admissions, Scholarship Application form, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and provide all required documents by the specified deadlines. Additional information about scholarships can be found at https:// www. trenholmstate.edu/future-students/financial-aid/scholarships/
WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SELMA
Address: Office of Admissions 3000 Earl Goodwin Parkway Selma, AL 36702 Phone: 334-876-9295 Email: admissions.records@wccs.edu Website: https://www.wccs.edu/ https://www.wccs.edu/admissions/student-admissions There are a limited number of scholarships available to qualified students. To qualify for these scholarships, students must first be admitted to the institution, complete a scholarship application, submit a transcript, verification of ACT scores, and two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. Scholarships are awarded to first-time freshmen and recipients of scholarships are notified in writing by the Scholarship Committee Chairperson. Deadline for submission of complete application packets is April 1. Presidential Scholarship: To qualify for a Presidential Scholarship that covers tuition and fees, a student must have a composite ACT score of at least 26. To renew the scholarship for a maximum of four semesters, the student must be enrolled in at least 15 hours each semester and maintain a 3.25 GPA. Academic Scholarship: To qualify for an Academic Scholarship that covers tuition and fees, a student must have a composite ACT score of at least 22. To renew the scholarship for a maximum of four semesters, the student must be enrolled in at least 15 hours each semester and maintain a 2.75 GPA. For additional questions regarding scholarships, contact Chantae Dosey at chantae.dosey@wccs.edu or 334-876-9410.
Other Scholarship Opportunities
ALABAMA AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION
Website: https://dreamitdoitalabama.com/aama/ • $1,800 scholarship
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• Use your scholarship at any one of the 23 eligible community colleges in the state. Steps: • Complete application with resume. • A maximum 500-word essay telling why you want to work in Alabama’s automotive industry. • One signed reference letter. • Either an unofficial high school or a college transcript. • A headshot photo. Requirements: • Must be a resident of Alabama. • High school senior or college freshman. • Must have a 2.5 overall GPA. • Plans to pursue an automotive manufacturing related career in Alabama. • Applicants must have a declared major in one of the approved scholarship related programs: — Automotive Manufacturing Technology — Automotive Manufacturing — Automotive Service Technician — Computer Numerical Control — Engineering Technology — Industrial Electronics Technology — Industrial Maintenance Technology — Injection Molding — Logistics — Machine Shop/Tool Technology — Manufacturing Technology — Mechanical Design Technology — Mechatronics — Welding Technology — Other automotive related programs may be considered. • Applicants must submit required application documentation by stated deadline (includes headshot photo). • One signed reference letter. • Applicant must be willing to participate with his or her assigned mentor. • Applicant is required to communicate with AAMA and ACCS to provide pertinent information.
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INC. – BETA NU OMEGA CHAPTER
Address: AKA Sorority, Beta Nu Omega Chapter Scholarship Chairman: Tammy Knight Fleming P.O. Box 250633 Montgomery, AL 36125 Email: bnoscholarshipcommittee@gmail.com
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Deadline: 2022 deadline to be announced later this year
Academic Scholarship:
• The $4,000 scholarship is awarded in increments of $1,000 up to four years to one student. • Student selected must maintain a 3.0 GPA.
Community Service Scholarship:
• One-time $500 scholarship. • Minimum 2.5 GPA. • Must demonstrate a minimum of 100 hours of community service involvement.
Mary S. Landrum Legacy of Hope:
• One-time $500 scholarship. • Minimum 2.5 GPA and will attend a public college or university. • Documentation of financial need is required. • Family members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are not eligible for this scholarship.
Washington-Crawford – 1st Generation:
• One-time $500 scholarship. • Awarded to a first-generation student who must be attending an HBCU. • Minimum 2.5 GPA.
Jefferson Davis High School Alumni Scholarship:
• One-time $1,000 scholarship. • Awarded to a senior at Jefferson Davis High School. • Minimum 3.0 GPA.
ALABAMA FARMERS FEDERATION ASSOCIATION (ALFA)
Address: Alabama Farmers Federation 2108 E. South Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116 Phone: 334-288-3900 Website: https://alfafarmers.org/resources/scholarships/ Alfa Foundation Scholarship: The Alfa Foundation will award 100 scholarships for $1,000 each to students attending Alabama colleges, universities and technical schools. Applicants of the Alfa Foundation Scholarship Program award must: • Have a current Alabama Farmers Federation Membership issued in his/her name. Annual membership is available by calling 1-800964-2532, by registering online, or by visiting an Alfa Insurance office. Membership must be issued in the name of the name of the scholarship applicant to be eligible for consideration. • High school seniors, graduates, or current post-secondary undergraduates enrolled or planning to enroll in a full-time accredited program at a two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational-tech-
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nical school located in the state of Alabama for the entire upcoming academic year. • Have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent). Apply at https://alfafarmers.org/resources/scholarships/. The application period for 2022 will be announced later this year. Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship: The Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation will award up to 67 scholarships for $1,750 each to students majoring in agriculture or forestry at Auburn University and Alabama A&M University. Applicants of the Alabama Farmers Agriculture Foundation Scholarship must: •Be a member of the Alabama Farmers Federation or under 25 years of age and the child of a Federation member. • Be a U.S citizen, exhibit good moral character and citizenship, and exhibit excellent academic potential. • Have been formally accepted by, and/or presently attending Auburn University or Alabama A&M as a full-time student with a declared agricultural, forestry, or pre-veterinary major. • Submit a completed application including all requested materials by the deadline. • Submit your application electronically by the deadline for consideration. The Alabama Farmers Federation’s Scholarship Committee will review applications and recommend county winners to county Farmers Federation boards of directors for approval. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, age, veteran status, or disability. It is our intention that all qualified applications be given equal opportunity and that we base selection decisions on the merit of the application.
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Receiving the Award: Alabama Farmers Federation Foundations pays $1,750 for tuition to Auburn University or Alabama A&M Foundations. The student’s university will officially apply credit to student’s tuition account. Student and parents/guardians receive an invitation to an event formally recognizing scholarship winners. Scholarships do not automatically renew each year, even if the student continues to meet all requirements. Students must submit an application each year. Students applying for scholarship renewal may complete a separate “renewal application.” Apply at https://alfafarmers.org/resources/scholarships/ The application period for 2022 will be announced later this year.
ALABAMA LAW FOUNDATION, INC.
Address: Alabama Law Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 4129 Montgomery, AL 36103 Phone: 334-781-6343 Website: https://www.alabamalawfoundation.org/ scholarships/kids-chance/ The Kids’ Chance Scholarship: Kids’ Chance scholarships fund college tuition or technical training to young people whose parent or parents have been permanently and totally disabled or killed on the job. The death or disabling injury of a parent in an on-the-job accident usually means that a family’s standard of living is permanently lowered. Scholarships are announced once a year, and students may apply every year they attend classes. Scholarships range from $500 to $2500. Conceived by the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alabama State Bar in 1992, Kids’ Chance is administered by the Alabama Law Foundation. Kids’ Chance scholarships are funded solely by contributions from corporations, organizations and individuals.
AMERICAN LEGION AND AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS
Address: The American Legion Department of Alabama Education and Scholarship Chairperson P.O. Box 606 Montgomery, AL 36104-1176 Phone: 334-262-1176 Email: americanlegionaux1@juno.com Website: https://www.legion-aux.org/scholarships The American Legion offers a number of scholarships and other resources to assist young people in their pursuit of higher education. There are opportunities for everyone, including kin of wartime veterans and participants in Legion programs.
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Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship:
https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Children-of-Warriors It is important to acknowledge the sacrifices of our service members who preserve our freedom, but that is not enough. The sacrifices of the children of those who served should also be honored. Providing funds to assist these children so they can pursue higher education is a concrete way of showing how much we, as a nation, care. The American Legion Auxiliary sponsors the Children of Warriors National Presidents’ Scholarship to support the children of our warriors. These scholarships are awarded to 15 students annually who excel in academics and volunteer in their communities.
Scholarships Awarded
Three $5,000 scholarships are awarded annually per geographic division, for a total of 15 scholarships. These scholarships are for undergraduate study only at a four-year accredited college or university, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, room, and board. Scholarship Deadline: March 1 of each calendar year. Note to military families: Students who are military dependents living overseas may submit their application to the American Legion Auxiliary department in their sponsor’s home of record. Department contact information may be found at www.alaforveterans.org/About/Department-State-Headquarters.
Spirit of Youth Scholarship Fund:
Website: https://www.legion-aux.org/Scholarships/Spirit-of-Youth The Spirit of Youth Scholarship Fund is an umbrella that supports three separate scholarship opportunities for participants in American Legion Auxiliary programs. One is for American Legion Auxiliary Junior members, another for the Honorary National Junior Division Vice Presidents, and one is for participants in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation program.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for the Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior members is March 1 of each year. Recipients are informed in late spring. The other two scholarships supported by this fund are awarded in conjunction with a national meeting.
ALA Girls Nation Program Scholarships
Annually, ALA Girls Nation awards scholarships in the following amounts to assist with the recipients’ college education expenses: • ALA Girls Nation President: $5,000. • ALA Girls Nation Vice President: $2,500. • ALA Girls Nation Outstanding Senator: $3,000. Criteria: Recipients are attendees at the ALA Girls Nation Program in Washington, D.C., and the selection is made via vote by their peers.
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Scholarship monies are dispersed directly to the four-year accredited college or university, per the recipients’ direction, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and other appropriate expenses. Honorary National Junior Division Vice President: Annually, each of the Honorary National Junior Division Vice Presidents receive a $2,000 scholarship to assist with college education expenses. Criteria: The recipient is an attendee at one of the ALA National Junior Meetings held in conjunction with the American Legion Auxiliary Mission Training. The Honorary National Junior Division Vice Presidents are selected via vote by her peers, and scholarship monies are dispersed directly to the four-year accredited college or university, per the recipients’ direction, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and other appropriate expenses..
Spirit of Youth Scholarship for Junior Members
The American Legion Auxiliary annually provides one Junior member in each of the five American Legion Auxiliary divisions with a $5,000 scholarship. Criteria: The applicant must have held membership in the American Legion Auxiliary for the immediate past three years; must hold a membership card for the current year; and must continue to maintain her membership throughout the four-year scholarship period. Scholarship monies are dispersed directly to the four-year accredited college or university, per the recipients’ direction, and may be used for tuition, books, fees, and other appropriate expenses. Applicant may be pursuing training in a certified, trade, professional, or technical program, or a two-year or four-year degree program.
Samsung American Legion Scholarship
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/samsung Worldwide electronics leader Samsung endowed a scholarship fund of $5 million to be administered by The American Legion in 1996. Meant to show appreciation for U.S. veterans who came to Korea’s aid during its struggle against communist forces in the Korean War, the Samsung American Legion Scholarship Program established a series of scholarships derived from interest and other income from the principal amount. As of 2019 the Samsung American Legion Scholarship has awarded more than $6.5 million in college scholarships to 2,266 applicants since its inception in 1996. The application window for the Samsung American Legion Scholarship opens February 1 each year.
Deadline
Scholarship applicants must complete and submit their online ap-
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plication prior to 11:59 (local time) of Day 1 of their respective American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program. All applications must be submitted using the online application system and may not be modified after the due date or given a deadline extension under any circumstance. Participants should check their individual program coordinator as to whether or not the coordinator desires them to bring a hard copy of their submitted application materials. If a hard copy is required, participants will need to complete their application PRIOR to arrival at their respective program.
Award Amounts
Samsung scholarships may be used for undergraduate studies and applied toward tuition, books, fees, and room and board. Winners are selected according to academic record, involvement in school and community service. • Ten National Scholars receive $10,000 each (two from each region). • Ten National Runners-Up receive $5,000 each (two from each region). • Remaining Department Finalists receive $1,250 each guaranteed.
Eligibility
Scholarship applications are limited to students between their junior and senior years of high school who attend the current session of either an American Legion Boys State or American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program and are a direct descendant — i.e. child, grandchild, great grandchild, etc. — or a legally adopted child of a wartime U.S. military veteran who served on active duty during at least one of the periods of war officially designated as eligibility dates for American Legion membership. Applicants who are direct descendants of Korean War Era Veterans will receive three bonus points. Applicants who upload a copy of a current membership to the American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion will receive a bonus point or may receive a bonus point by uploading a current membership card of a parent in The American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary or Sons of The American Legion. No more than one bonus point for Legion Family membership will be awarded per application.
The American Legion Legacy Scholarship
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/legacy/about The American Legion Legacy Scholarship is a needs-based scholarship designed to fulfill a financial gap remaining after all federal and state educational grants/scholarships available to an eligible applicant have been utilized. Children of U.S. military members who died while on active duty on
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or after Sept. 11, 2001. Children of post-9/11 veterans having been assigned a combined disability rating of 50 percent or greater by the Department of Veterans Affairs also qualify. Each needs-based scholarship provides up to $20,000 in aid for undergraduate or post-graduate college. Recipients may reapply for additional annual awards up to six times. The application deadline is April 15, annually. Scholarship awards must be used within one year. Winners are announced each May.
National High School Oratorical Contest Scholarship
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/oratorical Scholarships are awarded to the three finalists. First place receives $25,000, second gets $22,500 and third takes $20,000. Each individual state winner certified into and participating in the first round of the national contest receives a $2,000 scholarship. Each first-round winner who advances, but does not qualify for the finals, receives an additional $2,000 scholarship. Oratorical scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from high school (public, parochial, military, private or state accredited home school) and must utilize the total award within eight years, excluding active military duty or religious mission. Scholarships may be used to attend any college or university in the United States. Additionally, the winner of the National Oratorical Contest will travel to join the Youth Champion Delegation of The American Legion that is honored each August at the annual National Convention of The American Legion. Since this program starts at the local level, scholarships could be awarded to participants by posts, districts, counties and departments during earlier levels of competition.
American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year Scholarship
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/eaglescout The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year nomination window is from November 1 to March 1, annually. Nomination packets must be received by each applicant’s respective American Legion department (state) headquarters no later than March 1. Then each respective American Legion Department (state) Selection Committee will determine the Eagle Scout judged to be the best in their department (state). Then the department will send that packet, along with a list of the members serving on that Selection Committee, to The American Legion National Headquarters no later than April 1.
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The American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will receive a $10,000 scholarship. Three runner-up scholarship awards will be granted in the amount of $2,500 each. The scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarship immediately upon graduation from high school (public, parochial, military, private, or home school) and must utilize the total award within four years of their graduation date, excluding active military duty or religious mission. Additionally, the American Legion Eagle Scout of the Year will travel to join the Youth Champion Delegation of The American Legion that is honored each August at the annual National Convention of The American Legion. Applicants having questions or seeking additional information about their application or the application process should contact their respective American Legion department (state) headquarters. Contact information for American Legion department (state) headquarters may be obtained at www.legion.org/departments.
Junior Shooting Sports Scholarship
https://www.legion.org/scholarships/shooting Annual American Legion 3-Position Junior Air Rifle Championship Two Categories: • Precision: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships • Sporter: Winner will receive $5,000 in college scholarships These scholarships are provided in part by The American Legion and The Sons of the American Legion. Second place finishers in each category will each receive $1,000 in college scholarships generously provided by The American Legion Auxiliary. Junior Shooting Sports scholarship recipients will be eligible to receive their scholarships immediately upon graduation from high school and must utilize the total award within eight years, excluding active military duty or religious mission. Scholarships may be used to attend any college or university in the United States. The winners in both Precision and Sporter category will receive an expense paid trip to The American Legion National Convention where they will be honored as part of the Youth Champions Delegation.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Website: https://www.redcrossblood.org/hosting-a-blood-drive/learnabout-hosting/why-host-a-blood-drive/leaders-save-lives.html
Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program
Sign up to host a blood drive while school is out of session and join the impressive group of youth across the nation who are helping save lives with the American Red Cross. You could earn leadership skills,
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volunteer hours, a gift card and be entered to win a scholarship. The scholarship drawing and gift card amount will be based on the number of pints collected at your blood drive. • Sign up to host a blood drive while school is out of session. Winter 2021-22: Dec. 15, 2021 - Jan. 15, 2022 • Form a committee to help make your blood drive a success. • Recruit your friends, family and the community to donate at your blood drive. • Collect 25 pints or more at your blood drive and you will earn a gift card and be entered to win a scholarship.
CAPITAL CITY KIWANIS FOUNDATION
Address: Capital City Kiwanis Foundation – Scholarship Chair United Way of Alabama 8 Commerce Street Montgomery, AL 36104 Website: www.cckiwanis.org or https://www.cckiwanis.org/ Page/13295 Email: cckcscholarships@gmail.com The Charles M. Read Scholarship may be awarded to a member of the senior class from one of the Montgomery County Public, Independent or Private High Schools. The minimum amount of this cash grant, which is presented in May of each year, is $2,000. Two criteria govern selection: high academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service in school, church and/or community.
The Junius Smith/Phillip Poundstone Needs based Scholar-
ship may be awarded to a member of the senior class from Montgomery County Public High Schools. The minimum amount of this cash grant, which is presented in May of each year, is $2,000. Two criteria govern selection: high academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service in school, church and/or community. The Henry McNeill Memorial Scholarship may be awarded to a high school senior from a Montgomery Public, independent, or private high school. The minimum amount of this cash grant, which is presented in May of each year, is $1,000. Two criteria govern selection: high academic achievement and demonstrated leadership and service in school, church and/or community. This scholarship particularly seeks a student who has shown a strong work ethic as demonstrated by outside employment or significant volunteer activity. Applicants will be judged solely on evidence of academic and leadership achievement without regard to race, creed or sex. Every applicant will be acknowledged; finalists may be asked to appear for a personal interview with the selection committee.
CENTRAL ALABAMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Contact: Jackie Johnson, Vice President – Customer Service Email: Jakie.johnson@cacfinfo.org Phone: 334-264-6223 Website: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ Through its scholarship funds, the Central Alabama Community Foundation assists area students to attain their academic goals by offsetting their postsecondary educational expenses. Apply for scholarship funds beginning December 1 with a deadline of March 1, with the exception of The Wayne Hawkins Memorial Scholarship which has a deadline of March 15. Qualifying criteria varies broadly by program with the bulk of scholarship funds targeting graduating seniors. In an effort to make the process as efficient as possible, one application form can be completed to apply for multiple programs. 2499 Line of Duty Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any public or private high school in Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, Macon, or Montgomery counties) The scholarship was established in memory of Montgomery Police Officer David Colley, who died in the line of duty. An applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and plan to attend an accredited two- or fouryear college or university. An applicant should plan to pursue a career in the line of service as a first responder or a member of the military, or who is a child of any first responder or member of the military. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay and references. • Deadline: March 1. Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship: The Dean B. Albritton Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Dean Albritton. Dean Albritton was a fervent follower of Christ. Her journey of faith is well documented in her books, Misplaced Heart and The Yellow Butterfly. Dean’s love of Christ made her passionate about ministry to the poor in her community and across the world. This scholarship will honor Dean’s conviction that education is the pathway out of poverty and the doorway to a life of service to others. The scholarship was created by Dean’s husband, Walter Albritton, and her four sons as a tribute to her remarkable legacy of faith. “For more than 68 years,” Walter said, “Dean served Christ alongside me as an inspiring and encouraging companion in the ministry of our Lord Jesus. She was an authentic servant of Jesus Christ.” This memorial scholarship will benefit a graduating senior at schools located in Autauga, Elmore, or Montgomery counties. First consideration will be given to minority students associated with the fellowship of the New Walk of Life Church in Montgomery. Applicants must have
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a minimum GPA of 2.5 and plan to study at an accredited four-year college/university, two-year college/university, or trade school. Two letters of recommendations are required, one from a teacher and one from the student’s church pastor or youth minister. In the essay that is required, applicants must answer the following questions: Describe your relationship to God and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Describe also what you believe to be God’s mission for your life. Explain what persons have been the greatest influence in the development of your faith in Jesus Christ. • Application requirements: transcript, two recommendation letters, and an essay. Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school) Established to benefit high school graduates who emulate the outstanding moral qualities and commitment of the late Dexter C. Hobbs. Open to seniors from any Montgomery high school with preference given to active participants of the Montgomery STEP program. While based on need, students must indicate by their involvement in school, church and community activities the ability and motivation to graduate from college. Renewal awards are contingent upon student’s satisfactory academic performance and availability of funds. The award may be renewed for three years. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, references, and IRS Form 1040A or 1040EZ, • Deadline: March 1. Drake Cameron Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school) Although there is no minimum ACT or SAT score, students must indicate by their academic performance the ability and motivation to graduate from college. Awards are based on academic achievement and need. Consideration is also given to students’ leadership and participation in extracurricular activities. Two scholarships of $3,000 to $5,000 will be awarded annually. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay and references. • Deadline: March 1. Dr. James H. French Memorial Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any Pike County high school) Founded in 2007 by the estate of Dr. James French, this award benefits graduates of any Pike County high school and is based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and financial need. In light of Dr. French’s commitment to increasing student interest in science and math, preference will be given to students showing proficiency in accelerated math and science coursework. Applicants must
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have a minimum ACT score of 23 (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. High school transcript, two reference letters and an essay outlining college and career goals are required. Finalists may have a personal interview with the selection committee. • • • Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,000. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1 Earl P. Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school) Founded in 1989 by Mrs. Olive Andrews in memory of her son, this scholarship is awarded annually to an African American/Black student based on academic achievement and need. Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 23 (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Applicant could be interviewed by selection committee. Value of scholarship ranges from $1,500 – $2,000. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and referral • Deadline: March 1. Engles Family Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school) Established to benefit two students annually in the amount of $1,000 each from Montgomery who plan to attend an accredited two- or fouryear college or university. The criteria requires applicants to have a minimum 3.2 GPA, minimum ACT score of 22 and community service. Consideration is given to students who have proven the ability to provide leadership or motivation to excel in school or extracurricular activities. Student must provide two reference letters and an essay outlining hopes and goals for college and career. The scholarship award will be based on demonstrated student financial need. The applicant could be interviewed by a selection committee. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Fran Kay Schwaiger Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any Cullman County high school) Established for the benefit of graduating seniors of any public or private high school in Cullman County. Two $10,000 scholarship plus approved renewals will be awarded annually. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need (include copy of FAFSA), plan to attend an accredited four-year college or university, intend to pursue a course of study in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, and submit an essay to the following prompt, “Please describe your interest in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics,” and two letters of recommendation, at
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least one required from a teacher. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, references, and FAFSA. • Deadline: March 1. Jack L. Carr Scholarship: Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. Established by the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery for the benefit of high school graduates pursuing a degree in engineering. One $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually with determination based on academic performance and need. Recipients have the opportunity to renew the scholarship for three additional years depending upon their academic performance in college. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship: Open to graduating seniors from any public Montgomery County high school or from any public Lowndes County high school. Established for the benefit of graduates of any Montgomery County or Lowndes County public high school. This scholarship was designed to encourage students to pursue degrees in math or the physical, biological or agricultural sciences. Student must attend a Historically Black College or University and major in a non-healthcare science (biology, chemistry, physics, agronomy, horticulture, animal sciences, etc.). Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1030. Criteria include academic performance, community activities and financial need. Applicant will submit a one-page essay describing “why you are interested in a specific area of science and what contribution you wish to make to society.” Applicants could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: high school transcript and essay. • Deadline: March 1. Jay Murphy Scholarship: Designed to provide financial aid to deserving individuals who have the desire to become teachers who relate well with young people and who can benefit from the financial assistance it offers. Applicants may be entering or continuing college, individuals who are in education and want to upgrade their skills or working individuals who wish to return to college to become teachers. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA. Applicant may be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: transcript, references, and essay. • Deadline: March 1. Jerry L. Bartley Memorial Scholarship: Established in 2020 by the estate of and family and friends of Jerry “JB”, Bartley. This award
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was created to benefit and assist high school graduates who emulate the profound love, passion and commitment to the game of basketball that Jerry Bartley had throughout his life. To say that Jerry Bartley loved basketball is about as big of an understatement as you could possibly make. JB saw basketball as a way to change lives. He was convinced – and spent his every breath convincing others – that basketball offered an opportunity and a structure that many young people needed but did not have. It was frankly, he believed, a passport to a shot at a better life. Eligibility requirements: • An active AAU basketball player. • Reside in the state of Alabama. • Met the eligibility criteria through the NCAA Clearinghouse for Division – I competition. Selection criteria: • Record of community service. • Demonstrated high level of basketball skill and play. Required documents: • Official transcript. • AAU player confirmation letter. • Letter of recommendation from the players AAU or high school coach. Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Scholarship: Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. This renewable scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Montgomery County who are planning to attend an accredited college or university. Although there is no minimum ACT or SAT score, students must indicate by their academic performance the ability or motivation to graduate from college. Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need. Consideration is also given to students’ leadership, character, ability and participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit three reference letters from individuals including their pastor and at least one teacher. One $4,000 scholarship will be awarded annually, and it is renewable for up to three years depending upon the student’s academic performance. • Application requirements: high school transcript and references. • Deadline: March 1. McInnis Construction Scholarship: The McInnis Construction Scholarship is open to employees with at least two years of continuous service with McInnis Construction, LLC and their dependents. Eligibility requirements: • Employees with a minimum of two years of continuous service with McInnis Construction, LLC (scholarship can be used as it pertains to employment) OR
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• Dependents of employees having a minimum of two years of continuous service with McInnis Construction, LLC • Graduate or graduating senior of any public, private, or church-based school. • Minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Minimum ACT score of 26. Required attachments: • 2 letters of recommendation • Letter from current McInnis Construction, LLC supervisor verifying employee’s employment and tenure. • FAFSA (must demonstrate financial need). Santee Family Fund Scholarship: (Open to current or former residents of Alabama Sheriff’s Boys & Girls Youth Ranches or others similarly situated) Assist with post-secondary education expenses for current or former residents of Alabama Sheriff’s Boys & Girls Youth Ranches or others similarly situated. Applicant must be sponsored by a staff person and must be under the age of 25. • Application requirements: high school transcript, and essay. • Deadline: March 1. Todd Webb Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any public or private high school in the state of Alabama who is planning to attend the University of Alabama to study in the College of Communication and Information Sciences) One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a graduate of any high school within the state of Alabama. Student must plan to attend The University of Alabama, studying in the College of Communication and Information Sciences. A focus on Sport Communication is preferred, but not required. • Application requirements: A minimum 3.0 GPA, high school transcript, two letters of recommendation. • Deadline: March 1.
Virginia and LaRue Haigler, Sr. Family Scholarship Founda-
tion: The Haigler Family Foundation Scholarship benefits graduating seniors from Calhoun School and Central High School in Lowndes County. The number and amount of awards will be determined annually. Scholarships are renewable depending upon academic performance in college. Eligibility requirements: • Graduating seniors from Calhoun School or Central High School in Lowndes County. • Minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. • Plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college, university,
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or trade school. Selection Criteria: • Financial need. • Academic performance. Required attachments: • Two letters of recommendation. • Transcript. Wayne Hawkins Memorial Scholarship: (Open to children of Alfa’s customer service representatives, district supervisors/managers, and insurance agents) Criteria for awarding scholarships are academic accomplishment and/or financial need. All applicants must be able to be claimed on their parents’ tax return to be eligible. High school seniors and those currently enrolled in college are eligible. The scholarship is awarded for one year’s time, so past recipients and those who were previously turned down should reapply each year. The review committee will review all applications and determine the number and amount of awards annually. • Application requirements: high school transcript. • Deadline: March 15. Woerner Companies’ Family Fund Scholarship: Open to the dependent of a Woerner entity employee (currently Woerner Farms, LLC. and Gulf South Transportation, Inc.). Criteria to be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship includes full time enrollment at an accredited college, university, technical school, or trade school, 2.5 GPA, and parent/guardian remains employed by a Woerner entity during the scholarship term. All applicants must be able to be claimed on their parent/guardian’s tax returns to be eligible. The application deadline is March 15. The scholarship is renewable. High school seniors and those currently enrolled in college are eligible. Wyndall Ivey Scholarship: (Open to graduating seniors from any public or private high school in Montgomery County) The Wyndall Ivey Scholarship has been established in memory of Attorney Wyndall Ivey, a 1992 graduate of Sidney Lanier High School (Lanier Academic Motivational Program), the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Washington and Lee University School of Law. Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to outstanding and deserving graduates of any public or private high school located in Montgomery County in the state of Alabama. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, plan to attend an accredited two-year or four-year college or university, submit an essay describing college and career goals, and
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provide two letters of recommendation, at least one from a teacher. • Application requirements: essay, high school transcript and references. • Deadline: March 1.
COCA-COLA SCHOLARSHIPS
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship: The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors. Students are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, as well as their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. With the 33rd class in 2021, the Foundation has provided over 6,450 CocaCola Scholars with more than $75 million in educational support. 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are selected each year to receive this $20,000 scholarship. https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be: • Current high school (or home-schooled) student attending a school in the U.S. (or select DoD schools) who will graduate during the 20212022 academic school year. • U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, asylees, Cuban-Haitian entrants, or humanitarian parolees - based on the guidelines utilized by U.S. Department of Education for Federal Financial Aid eligibility. • Will receive high school diploma during current academic year. • Planning to pursue a degree at an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution. Applicants may not be: • Children or grandchildren of current employees, officers, or owners of Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries. • Children or grandchildren of former employees who are currently receiving retirement benefits based on their previous employment with Coca-Cola bottling companies, The Coca-Cola Company, Company divisions, or subsidiaries. • International students (with the exception of students at DoD schools) • High school graduates • Temporary residents • The Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team • The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation proudly supports two-year colleges through the Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Program, administered by Phi Theta Kappa. The Program awards 200 stipends (up to $237,500) annually across
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four tiers of recipients in varying amounts: • 50 New Century Gold Scholars are awarded $1,500. • 50 Silver Scholars are awarded $1,250. • 50 Bronze Scholars are awarded $1,000. Get application details at www.ptk.org. Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise: Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise is Phi Theta Kappa’s first scholarship program available to its members to be used during the time they are enrolled in community colleges. 200 scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded based on applications submitted by members. Get application details at www.ptk.org.
COLLEGECOUNTS SCHOLARSHIP
Address: Office of Alabama State Treasurer 600 Dexter Avenue, Room S-106 Montgomery, AL 36104 Phone: 800-309-1198 for assistance with an application Email: collegecounts@applyists.com Website: http://treasury.alabama.gov/collegecounts-scholar ship/ College can be the best time of your life. But paying for college isn’t easy. In fact, the cost of college can make some students afraid to even try. The CollegeCounts Scholarship provides funding assistance to Alabama high school students who demonstrate a financial need and a genuine desire to make a difference in what’s next. If you’re thinking about enrolling at an Alabama college or university, don’t let funds get in the way.
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be eligible for this scholarship: • Be a high school senior or first-time college freshman beginning in fall 2022. • Be a U.S. citizen. • Be an Alabama resident. • Planning to enroll in an Alabama eligible educational institution in fall 2022. • Demonstrate financial need. • Have a minimum GPA of 2.75. • Have an ACT score of 26 or below. (applicants attending a two-year school will not be required to submit ACT scores) Award Details: Awards of $4,000 for four-year college enrollees and $2,000 for two-year college enrollees. Award is one-time, non-renewable and granted on a semester basis in the first academic year.
DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF ALABAMA
Website: https://distinguishedyw.org/scholarships/our-scholarships/
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Distinguished Young Women is the oldest and largest scholarship program for high school girls. Last year, we made more than $1 billion in cash tuition and college-granted scholarships available nationally. Scholarships are available in two ways: cash tuition scholarships (which can be used at any accredited institution of higher learning) and college-granted scholarships (over 100 colleges and universities offer scholarships to program participants – several scholarships are available just for taking part in a local or state program.) Cash Scholarships: Last year, participants received more than $2.1 million in cash scholarships through our programs across the nation. This money can be used for tuition, room and board, books, or other educational expenses (like lab fees or a computer). Interested in competing for college scholarships? Apply today. Remember, it costs nothing to enter! College-Granted Scholarships: Distinguished Young Women also works with over 100 colleges and universities across the country to provide opportunities for our participants to further their education. Some scholarships are available to any participant that takes part in a local or state program.
Troy University (Troy, Ala.)
• $10,000 Chancellor’s scholarship and $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarship to: Distinguished Young Woman of America; Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama. • $3,500 DYW Scholarships (to include a $1,000 Study Abroad Scholarship) to: Any Alabama local program winner with a 3.0 GPA and 23 ACT • Trojan Opportunity Expanded Scholarship, valued at the out-of-state portion of tuition costs for four years with maintenance of 2.7 GPA to: Any State Winner with a 3.0 GPA and 22 ACT Contact: Tiffani Stephens Schmidt, Director of Enrollment Services, at tnstephens@troy.edu
The University of Alabama (Tuscaloosa, Ala.)
• Four-year, Presidential scholarship, $5,000 freshman year housing scholarship, and $5,000 study abroad stipend to: Distinguished Young Woman of America • Four-year, Presidential scholarship to: Any State Winner • Four-year, Presidential scholarship plus a $5,000 freshman year housing scholarship to: Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama and Alabama’s Overall Scholastics Winner, If a student receives a merit-based automatic offer that is less than the In-State or Out-of-State Presidential, this designation will bump them to the Presidential-equivalent award. A student cannot receive both a merit based award and program-based award. Should a stu-
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dent already be receiving a Presidential Scholarship, they will receive a $2,000 per year stipend, $300 per year book scholarship, and onetime $3,000 study abroad stipend. If the National Representative has already received a Presidential Scholarship, she will only receive the housing scholarship and study abroad stipend. Contact: Simone Willis, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Scholarships, at Simone.willis@ua.edu or 205-348-8201
University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham, Ala.)
• One-year, stackable scholarship of $1,000 to any State Winner. • One-year, stackable scholarship of $750 is available to: Any Alabama local Winner and up to 2 participants who are nominated by the Jefferson County Program. To be considered for these awards, you must be admitted to UAB for the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation. You must also submit the General Application in BSMART, UAB’s Blazer Scholarship Management and Resource Tool, at uab.edu/ bsmart, and complete four additional questions for the Distinguished Young Women Scholarship. One of these additional questions requires you to upload written verification of your participation/selection from Distinguished Young Women. The deadline for completing the scholarship application is May 31 of your senior year in high school. Please contact scholarships@uab.edu for more information and visit uab. edu/scholarships to learn about other opportunities. Contact: UAB Office of Undergraduate Scholarships at scholarships@ uab.edu or (205) 934-8134
Huntingdon College (Montgomery, Ala.)
• Four-year, full-tuition renewable scholarships to any State Winner (limited to 5 awards per year). Scholarship is not stackable. Contact: Leanne Mallory Carroll, Vice President for Enrollment Management, at 334-833-4453
University of Mobile (Mobile, Ala.)
• Four-year, renewable full-tuition and fees scholarship with maintenance of a 3.0 GPA to: Distinguished Young Woman of America. • Four-year, renewable half-tuition scholarship with maintenance of a 3.0 GPA to: Any Distinguished Young Woman participant with a minimum 27 ACT and 3.0 high school GPA *The priority deadline for application submission is May 1st. A student cannot receive both a merit-based award and DYW program- based tuition award. To be considered for these awards, you must enroll full time to the University for the fall semester immediately following your high school graduation and be a residential student.
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Contact: Marie Batson, Associate Vice President for Financial Aid, at mbatson@umobile.edu or 251-442-2370
University of South Alabama (Mobile, Ala.)
• Four-year, renewable full-tuition and fees, on campus room and board scholarship with maintenance of a 3.0 college GPA to: Distinguished Young Woman of America; Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama; National Overall Scholastics Winner; and any State winner with a 30 ACT or 1360 SAT and 3.0 high school GPA. Scholarship is not stackable Contact: Brennen Mallet, Assistant Director for Enrollment Services, at 251-460-6494
University of West Alabama (Livingston, Ala.)
• Four-year, renewable $2,500 four-year, renewable Trustee Leadership scholarship with maintenance of a 3.0 college GPA to: Any local or state participant with a 19 ACT and 2.0 high school GPA • Additionally, Trustee Academic Scholarships at UWA start at a 27 composite ACT and 3.0 high school GPA and can be stacked with the DYW award. Contact: Libba Baker, Interim Director of Admissions, at 205-6523578
GIRL SCOUTS – GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
Address: Jacksonville State University Attn: Scholarships 700 Pelham Rd North Jacksonville, AL 36265 Phone: 256-782-8385 Email: Scholarships@jsu.edu Website: https://www.girlscouts.org/en/our-program/scholar ships.All.Alabama.html http://www.jsu.edu/finaid/scholarships/types.html Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Ala. • Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarship • Award: Varies Requirements: Full-time students demonstrating academic achievement; Girl Scout Gold Award Recipients, proof of award is required. Please send a copy of your recognition award to: Jacksonville State University ATTN: Scholarships 700 Pelham Road North Jacksonville AL 36265
MONTGOMERY AREA CHAPTER MILITARY OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
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Website: www.macmoaa.org Address: MAMO Scholarship Foundation 3066 Zelda Road PMB # 392 Email: macmoaa@macmoaa.org Check www.macmoaa.org/home/scholarship in late Fall 2021 for complete scholarship details.
NATIONAL YOUNG ARTS FOUNDATION
Address: National Young Arts Foundation 2100 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33137 Phone: 800-970-2787 Website: https://youngarts.org/apply/ Deadline: October 15, 2021 Criteria: Achievement in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, writing, voice, or jazz.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS MAE SCHOLARSHIP
Address/Contact: NSBE-MAE Scholarship Program Earnest Colvin P.O. Box 210176 Montgomery, AL 36121
Phone:
334-626-8589 Website: https://nsbe-mp.org/ Each year, the Montgomery Professionals Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE-MP) awards scholarships to high school senior and/or college students with the intent of pursuing a technical or engineering degree from an accredited four-year college or university. Students must be a resident of Autauga, Elmore, or Montgomery counties in Alabama and meet other stated requirements in order to qualify for this award. To be notified when scholarship applications are being accepted for the upcoming year, please sign up for our mailing list or check with your school guidance counselor or advisor. https://www.nsbe-mp.org/scholarship/
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Website: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships Each year the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) awards multiple scholarships to students showing dedication to the pursuit of higher education in diverse areas of study including history, economics, law, political science, medicine, nursing, occu-
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pational and physical therapy, elementary and secondary education, chemistry, math, science and English. DAR’s scholarships are awarded and judged without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, or disability. • Applicants must be citizens of the United States. • Applicants must attend or plan to attend an accredited college or university in the United States. • All multi-year scholarships, typically renewable up to four years, must be for consecutive years of attendance. • Awards are based on academic excellence, commitment to the field of study, and/or financial need, or other restrictions on specific scholarships. • Awards are placed on deposit with the recipient’s college or university and any unused portion shall be returned to the DAR. • Applicants are only eligible to receive one scholarship from the DAR. • The portal will reopen for application submissions on November 1, 2021.
POTENTIAL MAGAZINE National Don’t Wait to Reach Your Potential Scholarship:
• Deadline: January 4, 2022 • Award: $500 • Qualifications: This scholarship is for college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th. It does not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. Parents can also register but will need to designate a student to receive the award. • Description: Winner will be notified via e-mail. You will also be receiving Potential Magazine’s free weekly “Countdown to College” (C2C) eNewsletter with additional scholarship opportunities, ACT/SAT prep tips, college prep info, and more. • Application: www.potentialmagazine.com/countdown-to-collegescholarship-sign-up/
Alabama Don’t Wait to Reach Your Potential Scholarship:
• Deadline: January 4, 2022 • Award: $500 • Qualifications: This scholarship is for college-bound teens in grades 9th-12th at an Alabama high school. It does not require specific test scores, GPA, or class ranking. Parents can also register but will need to designate a student to receive the award. • Description: Winner will be notified via e-mail! You will also be receiving Potential Magazine’s free weekly “Countdown to College” (C2C) eNewsletter with additional scholarship opportunities, ACT/SAT prep tips, college prep info, and more. • Application: https://www.potentialmagazine.com/dont-wait-toreach-you-potential-scholarship-sign-up/
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AUTAUGA COUNTY
Scholarship website: https://cacfinfo.org
Paul Easterling Dixie Youth Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/paul-easterling-dixie-youth-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any public or private high school in Autauga County. Established in memory of Paul Easterling, monies are available to graduates of any public or private Autauga County high school who have ever participated in Dixie Youth Baseball. Intended to recognize students who exemplify good sportsmanship on and off the sports field, students must: (1) provide an official school transcript reflecting a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a minimum ACT score of 20, (2) provide two reference letters, and (3) write an essay of 500 words or less on the importance of sportsmanship in athletics. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Jody Marie Sanford Memorial Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/jody-marie-sanford-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school or from Edgewood Academy, or Prattville Christian Academy. Established to benefit one boy and one girl from Wetumpka High School and one boy and one girl from any school in Elmore County (to include Edgewood Academy and Prattville Christian Academy) who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. The criteria for this $1,000 scholarship requires a minimum 2.0 GPA, the applicant must participate in a school-sponsored sports team (including cheerleading and band) and an essay outlining hopes and goals for college and career. The scholarship is need-based and the applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: high school transcript, and essay • Deadline: March 1.
ELMORE COUNTY
Adullam House Christian Academy Scholarships: https:// cacfinfo.org/scholarships/adullam-house-christian-academy-scholarship-2/ • Open to graduating seniors from Adullam House Christian Academy. The graduate must be a resident at Adullam House, a resident of New Convictions Outreach properties or a member of the household of any staff member or volunteer of either of those two organizations. Must exemplify Christ-like character and leadership. The graduate may at-
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tend a two- or four-year college/technical school, a qualified online institution or any Christian-based campus of higher learning or missionary assignment. Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and a minimum ACT score of 20. This scholarship is renewable. • Application requirements: high school transcript. • Deadline: March 1. Barrett Family Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ barrett-family-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any high school in Elmore County who are planning to attend Auburn University. Established in memory of Terry, Ben and Janet Barrett, monies are available to graduates of any Elmore County high school who plan to attend Auburn University. Preference will be given to graduates of Wetumpka High School, although graduates of other Elmore County high schools will be considered. Awards will be based on the following criteria: (1) academic achievement, (2) financial need and (3) community service. Applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: high school transcript. • Deadline: March 1. Ben Grubbs Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/bengrubbs-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors of Elmore County High School. Established to benefit graduates of ECHS and will be used to fund two $5,000 scholarship awards for a girl and boy annually. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA, must have participated in an AHSAA sponsored sport at ECHS, church and community service preferred, letter of recommendation from two adults, essay from student describing how his/her participation in AHSAA sport has helped with his/her development and enhanced his/her high school experience. Preference given to students who demonstrate need, although need is not a requisite for this scholarship. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Coach Grady Rowe Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/coach-grady-rowe-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Elmore County High School. Established in memory of the beloved ECHS teacher and football coach, this $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a deserving girl and boy senior from Elmore County High School. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and participated in a AHSAA sponsored sport at ECHS. Church and community service required. Consideration given to students who have proven the ability to provide leadership or motivation to excel in school or extracurricular activities. Scholarship award will
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be based on demonstrated student financial need. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and References. • Deadline: March 1. Coach Jack Ray Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ coach-jack-ray-scholarship/ • Open to members of the football team who are graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Established to honor Willard Jackson Ray, former head football coach of Wetumpka High School from 1952 to 1964. The scholarship will be awarded to a football player that demonstrates teamwork and true team spirit and has made a major contribution toward his team. Preference will be given to a player who does not receive a full athletic scholarship. Financial need may also be considered. Scholarship awarded to any two or four year institution, technical, trade or vocational school.
Deputy James Bart Hart Rotarian Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/deputy-james-bart-hart-rotarianmemorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Elmore County High School. Established in loving memory of Deputy James Bart Hart who lost his life in a tragic car accident while on duty. A scholarship in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded to a high school senior from Elmore County High School. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA and be the child of a first responder (police officer, paramedic, firefighter, etc.). Scholarship is need-based. Please include high school transcript, one reference letter and an essay outlining how this scholarship can help you. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Dylon Bieber Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ dylan-bieber-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Established in memory of Wetumpka High School student Dylan Bieber. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a graduating senior at Wetumpka High School. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA. Please include two reference letters and an essay responding to the following: Describe something that you have done in the past year that has made a positive influence in someone’s life. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay and references. • Deadline: March 1.
Elmore County Healthcare Authority Scholarship:
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https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/elmore-county-healthcareauthority-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student entering the medical field of nursing or pursuing certification as an emergency medical technician. Award is based on academic accomplishment and financial need. Students who receive a scholarship their freshman year of college may annually reapply for up to three additional years. A transcript, essay outlining college and career goals and two reference letters from school faculty or administration are required. The applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: high school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1.
Fitzpatrick Homemakers Club Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/fitzpatrick-homemakers-clubscholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school. Students must have at 3.0 GPA. Community service is preferred, but not required. •Application requirements: application and high school transcript. • Deadline: March 1 Fuller Family Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ fuller-family-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Elmore County High School. This fund was established in 1999 to benefit students graduating from ECHS. Awards will be based on academic ability (50%) and financial need (50%) with a minimum ACT score of 20. Finalists may be interviewed. • Application requirements: high school transcript and essay. •Deadline: March 1. George Truman Welch Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/george-truman-welch-scholarship/ • Open to members of the band who are graduating seniors from Elmore County High School and from Wetumpka High School. Established in memory of George Truman Welch, Sr., who was the founding director of the legendary Elmore County Band and the former Mayor of Wetumpka. Mr. Welch directed the award winning Elmore County Band, which combined students from Eclectic and Wetumpka, for 26 years. This scholarship will award one $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior in the Elmore County High School Band and one $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior in the Wetumpka High School Band. Scholarships are awarded based on character, academ-
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ics, band spirit and attitude. • Application requirements: George Truman Welch Scholarship application and recommendation from high school band director. • Deadline: March 1. Grace K. Bishop Fine Arts Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/ scholarships/grace-k-bishop-fine-arts-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school. A scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a high school senior attending any Elmore County high school. Students who have a 3.0 GPA and who have participated in drama, art or chorus are eligible for consideration. Recipients shall plan to pursue a major or minor in fine arts at an accredited two- or four-year college or university. Applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: high school transcript and essay. •Deadline: March 1. Herbert M. Christian Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/herbert-m-christian-scholarship-2/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school. Established in 1997, this fund benefits graduates of any Elmore County high school. Scholarships of up to $3,000 will be annually awarded based on academic accomplishment and financial need. Special consideration will be given to those applicants having a physical handicap. Minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 is desirable. Application form, high school transcript, and an essay outlining college and career goals are required. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years. • Application requirements: high school transcript and essay. • Deadline: March 1.
Holtville High School Alumni Association Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/holtville-high-school-alumni-association-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Holtville High School. This scholarship is available to Holtville High School seniors who will attend an accredited college or university in the State of Alabama. Award based on academic achievement and involvement in school, and community activities. • Application requirements: application, high school transcript, and essay. • Deadline: March 1.
Hoyt Hardin Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/hoyt-hardin-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School Established in memory of Wetumpka High School student Hoyt Har-
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din. A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be awarded to a graduating senior at Wetumpka High School. Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA. Please include two reference letters and an essay responding to the following: Describe an act of kindness that you performed to help someone and how it made you feel and what influence it has had on you. • Application Requirements: High School Transcript, Essay and References. • Deadline: March 1.
Jason Michael Hilty Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/jason-michael-hilty-memorialscholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Available annual awards will be based 50% on academic accomplishment and 50% on need. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 4.0 and a minimum ACT score of 21. An essay outlining college and career goals is required. • Application Requirements: High School Transcript and Essay • Deadline: March 1.
John Martin Thornton Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/john-martin-thornton-memorialscholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Awards are based 75% on academic accomplishment and 25% on financial need. Number and amounts of scholarships awarded each year will vary depending on available funds. Students who receive a scholarship their freshmen year of college may annually reapply for funding for up to three additional years. Availability/amounts of additional awards are contingent on student’s satisfactory academic performance, financial need and availability of funds. An application, high school transcript, at least two reference letters from school faculty or administration and an essay outlining applicant’s career goals are required for initial applicants. Renewal application and college transcript are required for renewal applicants. Applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay and references. • Deadline: March 1. Jody Marie Sanford Memorial Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/jody-marie-sanford-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school or from Edgewood Academy or Prattville Christian Academy. Established to benefit one boy and one girl from Wetumpka High School and one boy and one girl from any school in Elmore County
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(to include Edgewood Academy and Prattville Christian Academy) who plan to attend an accredited two- or four-year college or university. The criteria for this $1,000 scholarship requires a minimum 2.0 GPA, the applicant must participate in a school-sponsored sports team (including cheerleading and band) and an essay outlining hopes and goals for college and career. The scholarship is need-based and the applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application Requirements: High School Transcript and Essay • Deadline: March 1.
Millbrook Men’s Club Conrad Henderson Memorial Schol-
arship: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/millbrook-mens-clubconrad-henderson-memorial-scholarship/ Established by the Millbrook Men’s Club in memory of Coach Henderson for the benefit of graduating student-athlete seniors from Stanhope Elmore High School. A $1,000 scholarship is available to SEHS seniors who have participated in varsity athletics at SEHS for more than one year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship will be awarded based on academic performance, community service, and school sports activities that demonstrate school spirit, leadership and financial aid. Applicants must provide reference letters from one coach and one high school teacher and be recommended by the school athletic director for the award. • Application requirements: High school transcript, references letters (2).
Millbrook Men’s Club Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/millbrook-mens-club-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Stanhope Elmore High School. This scholarship is available to SEHS seniors who have attended SEHS for more than one year. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Award will be based on academic performance, school/community activities that demonstrate leadership and financial need. Applicants must provide reference letters from at least two high school teachers and the principal. • Application requirements: High school transcript and references. • Deadline: March 1.
O.M. Bratton Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/o-m-bratton-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Established by the Wetumpka High School Class of 1961 to honor the late O.M. Bratton (former WHS principal). Award will be based on leadership and character demonstrated by the support of fellow students, school activities, financial need and faculty recommendations. Recipient will exhibit pride, respect and an open support of
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WHS. Awards will be made annually for attendance to any two- or four-year institution of higher learning or any technical, trade or vocational school. • Application requirements: High school transcript and essay. • Deadline: March 1.
Officer David Lee Colley Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/officer-david-lee-colley-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Elmore County High School. Established by his family in memory of Officer David Lee Colley. A $1,500 scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving graduating senior. Applicant must be a law-abiding citizen, provide a transcript reflecting a minimum 3.0 GPA, plan to major in criminal justice, prove involvement in church and community service and have participated in an AHSAA sponsored sport at ECHS. Three reference letters are required from a teacher or school administrator, a pastor or church leader, and a community leader. Membership in the Beta Club is preferred, but not required. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay and references • Deadline: March 1.
Olive Speer Harper Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/oliver-speer-harper-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Wetumpka High School. Awards of up to $2,500 are made annually based on academic performance, ability and financial need. Scholarships are renewable for four years, based on the student’s college performance and availability of funds. Number of scholarships and amounts awarded each year will vary. Application form and high school transcript are required for initial applicants; college transcript and renewal application are required for renewal applicants. Applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: High school transcript. • Deadline: March 1.
Peyton Elizabeth Cox Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/peyton-elizabeth-cox-memorialscholarship/ • Open to members of any varsity softball team who are graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school. Established in memory of Peyton Cox, an athletic, adventurous and outgoing Wetumpka Middle School student. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior of any high school in Elmore County. Recipient must be a member of her high school’s varsity softball team, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, be planning to attend an ac-
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credited two- or four-year college or university, or technical, trade or vocational school, provide an essay answering the following prompt, “In less than 500 words, tells us the most valuable lesson softball has taught you,” and provide a letter of reference from the coach of the softball team. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay and letters of reference. • Deadline: March 1.
Ralph Doyle (Randy) Fulmer, II Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ralph-doyle-randy-fulmer-ii-memorial-scholarship-fund/ • Open to graduating seniors from Elmore County High School. Established 2012 in loving memory of Randy Fulmer, this scholarship is available to ECHS graduates who have attended ECHS for at least three years. Awards will be based on academic accomplishment, school/community involvement and financial need. Minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. • Application requirements: High school transcript and essay. • Deadline: March 1.
Ramona P. Jordan Memorial Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/ramona-p-jordan-memorialscholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from Elmore County High School. Established in 1996 in memory of Mrs. Jordan, a teacher at ECHS. Awards are based on academic ability and need. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum ACT score of 21. Application form, high school transcript and essay outlining career goals are required. Applicant could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: High school transcript and essay • Deadline: March 1. Tommy C. Turner Memorial Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/tommy-c-turner-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Elmore County high school who is planning to attend the University of Alabama, the University of Alabama in Huntsville or the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This fund was established to benefit graduates of any Elmore County high school who attend a school that is part of The University of Alabama system (e.g., The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama in Huntsville or The University of Alabama at Birmingham). Scholarships may be renewed annually. The criteria considered are the applicant’s need, academic performance and ability.
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• Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, references, copy of IRS 1040A or 1040EZ and interview. • Deadline: March 1.
LOWNDES COUNTY
Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/jackson-family-phoenix-fund-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any public Montgomery County high school or from any public Lowndes County high school. Established for the benefit of graduates of any Montgomery County or Lowndes County public high school. This scholarship was designed to encourage students to pursue degrees in math or the physical, biological or agricultural sciences. Student must attend a Historically Black College or University and major in a non-healthcare science (biology, chemistry, physics, agronomy, horticulture, animal sciences, etc.). Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1030. Criteria include academic performance, community activities and financial need. Applicant will submit a one-page essay describing “why you are interested in a specific area of science and what contribution you wish to make to society.” • Application requirements: High school transcript and essay. • Deadline: March 1.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY
The Gordon Gray Godwin Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/ scholarships/gray-godwin-scholarship/ • Open to current 10th grade students from Trinity Presbyterian High School. This is not a college scholarship. The Gray Godwin Scholarship will provide $4,000 annually in tuition assistance to a student enrolled at Trinity Presbyterian High School. Established in memory of Gray Godwin, a beloved 16-year-old whose short life inspired many in both Montgomery and Homewood, this scholarship will be a reminder of the impact he had on many lives. This is for current sophomores only. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Earl P. Andrews, Jr. Memorial Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/earl-p-andrews-jr-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. Founded in 1989 by Mrs. Olive Andrews in memory of her son, this scholarship is awarded annually to an African American/Black student based on academic achievement and need. Applicant must have a minimum ACT score of 23 (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.5 grade point
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average on a 4.0 scale. Applicant could be interviewed by selection committee. Value of scholarship ranges from $1,500 – $2,000. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, and referral. • Deadline: March 1. Drake Cameron Scholarship Fund: https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/dorothy-d-cameron-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. Although there is no minimum ACT or SAT score, students must indicate by their academic performance the ability and motivation to graduate from college. Awards are based on academic achievement and need. Consideration is also given to students’ leadership and participation in extracurricular activities. Two scholarships of $3,000 to $5,000 will be awarded annually. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay and references. • Deadline: March 1.
Jack L. Carr Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/jack-l-carr-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. Established by the Kiwanis Club of Montgomery for the benefit of high school graduates pursuing a degree in engineering. One $1,500 scholarship is awarded annually with determination based on academic performance and need. Recipients have the opportunity to renew the scholarship for three additional years depending upon their academic performance in college. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1. Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship: https://cacfinfo.org/ scholarships/dexter-c-hobbs-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. Established to benefit high school graduates who emulate the outstanding moral qualities and commitment of the late Dexter C. Hobbs. Open to seniors from any Montgomery high school with preference given to active participants of the Montgomery STEP program. While based on need, students must indicate by their involvement in school, church and community activities the ability and motivation to graduate from college. Renewal awards are contingent upon student’s satisfactory academic performance and availability of funds. The award may be renewed for three years.
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• Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, references, and IRS Form 1040A or 1040EZ • Deadline: March 1. Jackson Family Phoenix Fund Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/jackson-family-phoenix-fund-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any public Montgomery County high school or from any public Lowndes County high school. Established for the benefit of graduates of any Montgomery County or Lowndes County public high school. This scholarship was designed to encourage students to pursue degrees in math or the physical, biological or agricultural sciences. Student must attend a Historically Black College or University and major in a non-healthcare science (biology, chemistry, physics, agronomy, horticulture, animal sciences, etc.). Applicant must have a 3.0 GPA, a minimum ACT score of 20 or a minimum SAT score of 1030. Criteria include academic performance, community activities and financial need. Applicant will submit a one-page essay describing “why you are interested in a specific area of science and what contribution you wish to make to society.”. Applicants could be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: High school transcript and essay. • Deadline: March 1. Kiwanis Club of Montgomery Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/kiwanis-club-montgomery-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Montgomery County high school. This renewable scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in Montgomery County who are planning to attend an accredited college or university. Although there is no minimum ACT or SAT score, students must indicate by their academic performance the ability or motivation to graduate from college. Preference is given to students demonstrating financial need. Consideration is also given to students’ leadership, character, ability and participation in extracurricular activities. Applicants must submit three reference letters from individuals including their pastor and at least one teacher. One $4,000 scholarship will be awarded annually, and it is renewable for up to three years depending upon the student’s academic performance. • Application requirements: High school transcript and references. • Deadline: March 1.
Jay Murphy Scholarship:
https://cacfinfo.org/scholarships/jay-murphy-scholarship-2/ Designed to provide financial aid to deserving individuals who have the desire to become teachers who relate well with young people and who can benefit from the financial assistance it offers. Applicants may be entering or continuing college, individuals who are in education
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and want to upgrade their skills or working individuals who wish to return to college to become teachers. Applicants must have a 2.5 GPA. Applicant may be interviewed by the selection committee. • Application requirements: transcript, references, and essay. • Deadline: March 1.
PIKE COUNTY
Dr. James H. French Memorial Scholarship: https://cacfinfo. org/scholarships/dr-james-h-french-memorial-scholarship/ • Open to graduating seniors from any Pike County high school. Founded in 2007 by the estate of Dr. James French, this award benefits graduates of any Pike County high school and is based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and financial need. In light of Dr. French’s commitment to increasing student interest in science and math, preference will be given to students showing proficiency in accelerated math and science coursework. Applicants must have a minimum ACT score of 23 (or SAT equivalent) and a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. High school transcript, two reference letters and an essay outlining college and career goals are required. Finalists may have a personal interview with the selection committee. Scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $2,000. • Application requirements: High school transcript, essay, and references. • Deadline: March 1.
SEARCH ENGINES AND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
American Indian College Fund: https://collegefund.org/ • Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities. American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS: https://www. aigcs.org/ The largest scholarship providers to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund:
https://apiascholars.org/scholarship/apia-scholarship/ The nation’s largest non-profit organization devoted to providing college scholarships for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). Burger King Scholarship: https://burgerking.scholarsapply.org/ Cappex: https://www.cappex.com/ A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before
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you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships. Chegg Scholarships: https://www.chegg.com/scholarships A place to connect with scholarships and learn about colleges. The College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org/ The College Board Opportunity Scholarships: https://opportunity.collegeboard.org/ The program guides juniors and seniors through the college planning process and offers the chance to earn scholarships, from $500 to $40,000, for every action that students complete. College Scholarships & Resources for Women: https://www. edumed.org/financial-aid/scholarships-resources-for-women/
Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation:
https://cksf.org/ Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
CreditSoup Scholarship:
https://www.creditsoup.com/scholarship.aspx Davidson Institute Fellows Scholarship: https://www.davidsongifted.org/gifted-programs/fellows-scholarship/ Dell Scholars Program: https://www.dellscholars.org/ Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
Diller Teen Awards (Jewish teen scholarship):
https://www.dillerteenawards.org/
Elks National Foundation Scholarship Programs:
https://www.elks.org/ scholars/scholarships/ mvs.cfm Fastweb: https://www. fastweb.com/ Create a profile and let fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you. FinAid!: https://finaid. org/
Fulbright U.S. Stu-
dent Program: https:// us.fulbrightonline.org/ about/fulbright-us-stu-
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dent-program. Gates Millennium Scholars: https://gmsp.org/ Provides outstanding low income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
Gen and Kelly Tanbe Scholarship:
http://www.genkellyscholarship.com/ Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/ A free, one-stop scholarships platform. It matches you with scholarships and then helps you apply directly. It has both local and national scholarships and you can bulk-apply for multiple scholarships, which share similar essay prompts, using one application. Goizueta Legacy Scholarship: https://www.goizuetafoundation. org/goizueta-legacy-scholarships/ Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees. GoodCall: https://www.goodcall.com/scholarships/
Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards (Latino youth scholar-
ship): https://hispanicheritage.org/programs/leadership/youthawards/ HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund): http://hsfinder.net/ Scholarship information for Latino students. KnowHow2GO: http://knowhow2go.acenet.edu/ Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
Lamber Goodnow Education Scholarships:
https://lambergoodnow.com/scholarships/ Milton Fisher Scholarship: https://mfscholarship.org/ National College Match: https://www.questbridge.org/highschool-students/national-college-match/how-to-apply “No Essay” College Scholarship: https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/no-essay-scholarship/
The NSHSS Foundation Scholarships:
https://nshssfoundation.org/ The NSHSS Foundation fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. The NSHSS Foundation connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth and career interests.
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OppU Achievers Scholarship:
https://www.opploans.com/oppu/scholarship/ Peerlift: https://www.peerlift.org/ Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 CocaCola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift. Personal Finance Analyst: https://www.personalfinanceanalyst. com/find-scholarships/ Reagan Foundation Scholarships: https://www.reaganfoundation.org/education/scholarship-programs/ Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders. Rover Scholarship: https://www.rover.com/college-scholarship/ Scholarships.com: https://www.scholarships.com/ A free college scholarship search and financial aid information. Scholar Snapp: https://www.scholarsnapp.org/ A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process. Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org/ Provides information and resources for your scholarship search. Scholarships.com: https://www.scholarships.com/
Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship:
https://www.tacobellfoundation.org/live-mas-scholarship/
The “No Sweat” Scholarship:
https://www.cirkledin.com/scholarships/ The Center for Native Scholarships: https://www.aigcs.org/ The Scholarship System: https://thescholarshipsystem.com/ blog-for-students-families/the-ultimate-list-of-scholarships-forwomen-and-girls/?sfns=mo&fbclid=IwAR0LROtach3YJEh_ R2nO98OkhVmUWHOGMdr6dcuzXU_I0JFEmsSPIc2Cwg0
The State Farm Companies Foundation Scholarship Pro-
gram: https://www.statefarm.com/retirees/foundation-scholarship-program Thurgood Marshall College Fund: https://www.tmcf.org/ Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship:
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https://www.tylenol.com/news/scholarship UNCF: https://uncf.org/ Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room and board. UNIGOCF: https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/our-scholarships United Negro College Fund Scholarships: https://scholarships.uncf.org/?_ga=1.140789170.1280350832.1476307101
U.S.News: A Guide to Scholarships for International
Students: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college/articles/a-guide-to-scholarships-for-internationalstudents We the Students Essay Contest: https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org/we-the-students-essay-contest With some targeted research, you can uncover all sorts of helpful information to secure grants and scholarships. As with any online application, always be careful of the information you share.
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